74 Seconds

74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.

Episodes

Introducing In Front of Our Eyes

March 14, 2021 • 2 mins

In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Med...

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16 Shots: A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald

August 31, 2018 • 3 mins

The events we covered in 74 Seconds were only a piece of a larger national conversation on policing and justice. A new podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune examines a case still unfolding in Chicago.

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February 15, 2018 • 3 mins

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What happens now?

August 14, 2017 • 25 mins

The trial is over. A settlement has been signed. But how do people move forward? Plus: An interview with Wesley Lowery, a journalist who tracks police shootings across the U.S. Please consider taking our closing survey.

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The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk

July 26, 2017 • 13 mins

On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.

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To be black and armed in Minnesota

July 14, 2017 • 19 mins

'There's this fear about a black man with a gun,' said Lucky Rosenbloom, a firearms trainer — who says he's likely the only African-American trainer in the state of Minnesota.

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The anniversary of the shooting

July 7, 2017 • 8 mins

On July 6, 2017, Philando Castile's family and friends marked one year since the traffic stop when he was killed. Plus: What's coming next from the 74 Seconds team.

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The documents and the juror

June 30, 2017 • 21 mins

We dig into the case's investigative files and what they tell us about the night of shooting. Plus: One of the jurors in the trial sits down for an extended interview.

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An inventory of Philando Castile's car

June 26, 2017 • 8 mins

The car Castile was driving became a central piece of evidence in the case. It was towed away by authorities, photographed for the investigation.The things in his car, when you look through them, are all about another: Another dinner. Another day at work. Another flat tire. Another winter.

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The dashcam video

June 21, 2017 • 24 mins

Four days after the verdict, investigators released the video: It's the first time those 74 seconds have been shown outside the courtroom.

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After the verdict

June 17, 2017 • 27 mins

We already know the outcome. But even though the trial has come to an end, for a lot of people, this story is not over.

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Trial, Day 14: The verdict

June 16, 2017 • 5 mins

On Friday, on the fifth day of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Jeronimo Yanez reached a verdict: Not guilty on all counts. We called reporter Riham Feshir, at the courthouse, in the minutes after the verdict was announced.

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Trial, Day 12: Jury at an impasse

June 14, 2017 • 5 mins

The judge re-read jurors a portion of the instructions he'd given them on Monday. "You should not hesitate to reexamine your views and change your opinion if they become erroneous, but you should not surrender your honest opinion simply because other jurors disagree or merely to reach a verdict."

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Trial, Day 11: Preparing for a verdict

June 13, 2017 • 8 mins

The jury is about to go into its third day of deliberations. And while the Twin Cities waits for a verdict, a St. Paul police commander explains his department's layered approach to handling large groups and tense moments.

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Trial, Day 10: The jury deliberates

June 12, 2017 • 6 mins

Both sides make their final arguments. The judge issues detailed instructions. And the case is left in the hands of the jury.

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Trial, Day 9: Jeronimo Yanez takes the stand

June 10, 2017 • 12 mins

'I thought I was going to die,' Jeronimo Yanez told the jury. 'I had no other choice.'

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Trial, Day 8: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

June 8, 2017 • 19 mins

By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal, and we expect to hear soon from Jeronimo Yanez himself.

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Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies

June 6, 2017 • 15 mins

On the second day of testimony, two of the witnesses closest to the shooting -- Diamond Reynolds and police officer Joseph Kauser -- take the stand.

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Trial, Day 5: The dashcam and Diamond Reynolds

June 6, 2017 • 15 mins

The jury is seated, the defense and prosecution have made their opening statements, and the first of the witnesses take the stand -- including the woman who brought this case to the attention of millions.

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Trial, Day 4: Getting to 23

June 2, 2017 • 23 mins

As the first week of the trial ends, the jury in the case starts to take shape. Plus: Why choosing a jury for the trial of a police officer is different than for other trials.

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74 Seconds

Episodes

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Further listening

What happens now?

The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk

To be black and armed in Minnesota

The anniversary of the shooting

The documents and the juror

An inventory of Philando Castile's car

The dashcam video

After the verdict

Trial, Day 14: The verdict

Trial, Day 12: Jury at an impasse

Trial, Day 11: Preparing for a verdict

Trial, Day 10: The jury deliberates

Trial, Day 9: Jeronimo Yanez takes the stand

Trial, Day 8: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies

Trial, Day 5: The dashcam and Diamond Reynolds

Trial, Day 4: Getting to 23

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Introducing In Front of Our Eyes

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